中文摘要：

中国企业对外直接投资快速增长的现象引发了很多研究者的兴趣。本文对现有的有关中国企业对外直接投资的理论进行了回顾,并讨论了中国企业对外直接投资的动机、路径和政府的影响。本文还探寻了中国企业对外直接投资的理论基础,并指出了理论下一步发展的方向。

英文摘要：

The phenomenal growth of China＇s outward foreign direct investment （FDI） has intrigued many researchers. This article revisits the existing theories of outward FDI by Chinese firms,and discusses the motivation and paths of FDI by Chinese enterprises and the influence imposed by the government. The article also examines the rationale of outward FDI by Chinese firms and indicates the direction for future development of FDI theories.